5 April 2009
Canadian Pacific Prepares for the Red River Flood
Emerson Manitoba - Canadian Pacific has
temporarily closed its
rail line connecting Emerson and Winnipeg due to flooding on the Red River in
southern Manitoba. Company officials will be available for comment on flood
preparations in Emerson on Monday morning while flood management measures are
put in place.
Time: 10:30 a.m. Central Time
Date: Monday, 6 Apr 2009
Location: Provincial Road 200 rail crossing, north of the CP Train Yard in Emerson.
Note: The location is near the dike, and the Red River is over flowing
its banks into a nearby field.
Directions:
- From Winnipeg, take Highway 75 south to Emerson;
- Turn left on Main Street and proceed into Emerson;
- Turn right on Morris Street;
- Turn left on Provincial Road 200 and follow it north past the rail yard;
- Provincial Road 200 turns east just before it crosses the railroad crossing.
CP has worked with emergency management officials, our customers, and
communities in preparation for the flood. Service on the rail line will be
restored as soon as the flood threat passes, the track is inspected and it is
safe to return the line to service.
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